5 W Number Plate
The known history of 5W, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.
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5 W (5W) — Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as 5W. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 5 W.
On Vehicle
Currently on a 2017 Silver BMW 7 Series
On Vehicle
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for £15,500 in October 1995 by D.K. Registrations in Scotland on Sunday
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for £13,500 in September 1995 by N.E. Numbers in Daily Express
Sold
This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in April 1995.
It sold for a hammer price of £7,800 and a total of £10,082 including fees and taxes.
Accounting for inflation, that's £21,229 in today's money.
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The value of 5 W is influenced by its rare 1x1 dateless format, the desirability of the letter W and prices achieved by comparable registrations.
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